Long-branded Blue Crow Butterfly
Common NameLong-branded Blue Crow Butterfly
Scientific NameEuploea algea
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyDanainae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia, Southeast Asia, Southern China, Taiwan, New Guinea, Australia
Host PlantsParsonsia, Ficus, Nerium oleander
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants from the Apocynaceae and Moraceae families, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with prominent white marginal spots and forewing streaks. Males possess a distinctive long, narrow scent brand on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings adorned with a series of white spots along the outer margins and distinct white streaks on the forewings.
